At AUWCL, students have valuable opportunities to connect with legal leaders and build strong professional networks. Rachel Weiner Cohen ’08, now a partner at Latham & Watkins, shares how her law school experience—from mentorship to hands-on learning—helped shape her career. In just two minutes, hear how AUWCL provided the foundation for her success and how it continues to prepare students for impactful legal careers. Watch now!
AUWCL faculty are consistently sought after for their expertise, offering invaluable perspectives on crucial topics and weighing in on both long-standing issues and emerging developments.
Check out some of their media appearances here:
Professor of Law Jamie Abram’s had her amicus brief mentioned in the New York Time’s “Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors’ Focus on Sex in Capital Case”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Abrams-SC-Brief
Professor of Law Christine Farley was mentioned in Law 360’s “Takeaways From Jack Daniel's Latest Dog Toy Win”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Jack-Daniels-Lawsuit
Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman was interviewed by CNN about the situation in Venezuela
Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/Grossman-CNN-Venezuela
Professor of Law Susan Carle was mentioned in the Washington Post’s “The 5-Minute Fix”
Read more here : https://tinyurl.com/Trump-DCA-Crash
Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic Jayesh Rathod was mentioned in Medill on the Hill’s “Republican lawmakers echo Trump’s calls to end birthright citizenship”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Birthright-Citizenship
Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton was mentioned in the Hill’s “Senate Republicans urge Trump to sanction ICC after failed legislation push”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Trump-ICC-Sanctions
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The summer program in The Hague – offered by WCL in collaboration with T.M.C. Asser Institute, one of the most prominent institutes of international law in Europe – gives participants an opportunity to study some of the most important legal issues today in the heart of the international justice community. The program's courses include International Criminal Law and International Legal Approaches to Terrorism with site visits to the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and the UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Learn more or apply now at https://tinyurl.com/wcl-theHague
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As the semester gets under way, AUWCL faculty speak out about issues of great importance, from child sexual abuse to the treatment of inmates in prison. Check out some of their work here.
Professor of Law Jamie Abrams wrote an op-ed for Courier Journal “Kentucky must break the haunting silence around child sexual abuse | Opinion”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Kentucky-Child-Abuse
Professor of Law Andrew Ferguson was quoted in Asis Security Management’s “AI Meets Incident Reports: Considerations and Cautions for Field Use”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/AI-Field-Use
Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton was quoted in 404Media’s “Meta Is Laying the Narrative Groundwork for Trump’s Mass Deportations”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Trump-Deportations
Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence Olinda Moyd wrote an op-ed for Maryland Matters “Torture by any other name”
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Maryland-Prison-Confinement
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AUWCL faculty, staff, students, and even family members joined together to read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” a powerful reflection on justice, activism, and moral responsibility. The event continued with a hands-on community organizing workshop, honoring Dr. King's belief in the transformative power of grassroots action and collective change.
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While students were away on break, AUWCL professors were hard at work giving their perspective on a variety of complex issues across different mediums.
Take a look at what some of our professors have been up to this break:
Practitioner-in-Residence Olinda Moyd wrote an article for the Baltimore Sun “Maryland must give rehabilitated individuals a second chance”
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/Maryland-Rehabilitation
Professor of Law Hilary Allen was quoted in Benzinga’s “Trump Taking Office Could Spell Golden Crypto Era, Industry Hopes”
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/Trump-Crypto-Impact
Professor of Law Lewis Grossman was quoted in the New York Time’s “How ‘Health Freedom’ Became a Winning Rallying Cry”
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/Grossman-Health-Freedom
Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton wrote an article for Just Security “Unpacking the Meta Announcement: The Future of the Information Ecosystem and Implications for Democracy”
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/Meta-Fact-Checkers
Adjunct Professor of Law Jeffrey Jacobovitz was interviewed on NewsNation about high profile criminal cases
Watch it here: https://tinyurl.com/Mangione-Charges
Professor of Law William Snape was quoted in Fox5’s “DC mayor optimistic about Commanders’ future at RFK site”
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/New-RFK-Stadium
Professor of Law Brandon Weiss was quoted in the Washington Post’s “Landlords are accused of colluding to raise rents. See where.”
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/Weiss-WashingtonPost
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Happy New Year from the American University Washington College of Law! Here’s to a new year filled with bold ideas, meaningful connections, and transformative achievements. Together, we’ll advance justice, foster innovation, nurture an inclusive community, and champion what matters! Wishing all a prosperous and joyful 2025!
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Discover Humanitarian Law in Geneva! Applications for the 2025 WCL Summer Abroad Program open on January 6, 2025. Earn up to 6 ABA-approved credits while exploring human rights and humanitarian law in one of the world’s most important hubs: Geneva.
This unique program provides direct access to leading institutions in human rights and humanitarian law, including the United Nations and the International Labor Organization. Learn from experts at the forefront of global legal practice and connect with WCL alumni in key roles at these organizations.
Gain unparalleled insights, network with professionals, and build a foundation for a career in international law. If you’re passionate about human rights, this immersive experience in Geneva is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.
Watch the full study abroad video here:: https://youtu.be/PGubGFua7xE
Or learn more: wcl.american.edu/abroad
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Explore Transnational Business and EU Regulatory Law in London and Brussels!
Applications for the 2025 WCL Summer Abroad Program open on January 6, 2025. Earn up to 6 ABA-approved credits while studying transnational business law and EU regulatory frameworks in two of Europe’s most influential legal hubs.
In London, gain an introduction to transnational business law, covering international finance, transactions, and arbitration. Explore what it’s like to practice law across jurisdictions and tackle global legal challenges.
In Brussels, delve into EU law, policy, and regulation with courses led by experts. Gain unique insights into the policymaking process and network with legal professionals, judges, and policymakers.
This program offers a rare opportunity to deepen your expertise while building valuable global connections.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PGubGFua7xE
Or learn more: wcl.american.edu/abroad
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Explore the World Through Law! Take a dive into the track focused on International Trade and Intellectual Property (IP) Law in Geneva, Switzerland, where you could explore and take courses at the World Trade Organization and the World IP Organization. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Applications for the 2025 WCL Summer Abroad Program open on January 6, 2025. Earn up to 6 ABA-approved credits while studying international law in iconic cities like London, Brussels, and Geneva.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PGubGFua7xE
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Explore the World Through Law! Applications for the 2025 WCL Summer Abroad Program open on January 6, 2025. Earn up to 6 ABA-approved credits while studying international law in iconic cities like London, Brussels, and Geneva.
From transnational business and EU regulatory law to international trade, IP, and human rights, gain hands-on experience at world-renowned institutions like the World Trade Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, and more.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PGubGFua7xE
Or learn more: wcl.american.edu/abroad
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